PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM
OF GRATIOT COUNTY, MICHIGAN
CHAPMAN BROTHERS, 1884
Page 255
JACOB SCHAUB

Jacob Schaub, farmer, section 28, Lafayette Township, is a son of George and Sophia (Brandan) Schaub, natives of Germany. They followed farming in the old country until 1852, when they immigrated to America. They farmed in Lorain and Sandusky Counties, Ohio, until their death in the latter county in 1869. Jacob left home at the age of 28, and worked on a farm until he was married, July 10, 1858, to Mary Rice.

In 1876, he removed with his family to Gratiot County, and located on 80 acres of land on section 28, Lafayette Township. He has improved 60 acres. In 1878 he built his barn, and in 1883 he erected a large and well-arranged dwelling house.

Mrs Schaub was born October 13, 1840, in Sandusky County, Ohio. She has brought to her husband 14 children: Barney, Anthon G., Christian W., Sophia E., Jacob, Jane, Emma, Willie and Wilson (twins), George, Frank, Albert, Bertie and Alice.

Mr. Schaub has been Moderator of his school district for three years. Politically he is a Democrat.